✓ Why Synthetic?

• Excellent spring and control – the fibres snap back into shape, giving you precision with both thick and thin paint
• Durable – synthetic holds up better to acrylics than natural hair, which can be damaged by acrylic's alkaline properties
• Easy maintenance – cleans more easily than natural hair, less prone to damage from improper care
• Consistent quality – every brush performs the same way, no variation like with natural hair
• Ethical choice – no animal hair, suitable for vegan artists

🔴 Round

Shape: Pointed tip, round belly
Available sizes: 00, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16

Best for: The most versatile brush shape. Use the tip for fine lines and details, use the belly for filling larger areas. Excellent for sketching, outlining, detailing, and general work.

Real examples: Painting eyes on portraits, drawing branches on trees, outlining figures, lettering, decorative patterns, floral details, controlled washes in watercolour-style techniques

🟣 Filbert

Shape: Flat with rounded edges
Available sizes: 2, 4, 8, 12, 14, 18, 22

Best for: Blending and creating soft transitions. The rounded edges prevent harsh lines, making it ideal for figurative work, portraits, and anywhere you need smooth colour gradations.

Real examples: Blending skin tones, painting clouds, creating soft shadows, petals and organic shapes, curved surfaces on objects, feathering colours together, medium to large area coverage

🟧 Short Flat (Bright)

Shape: Short, square-edged bristles
Available sizes: 2, 4, 8, 12, 14, 18, 22, 28

Best for: Controlled, precise strokes with thick paint. The short bristles give you more control and create distinct, visible brushstrokes. Great for impasto work and creating texture.

Real examples: Sharp edges on buildings, geometric shapes, thick paint application, creating visible texture, controlled colour blocking, architectural details, modern abstract work, short controlled strokes

🟩 One-Stroke

Shape: Long, flat, wide
Available sizes: 3mm, 6mm, 10mm, 12mm, 19mm, 25mm

Best for: Covering large areas quickly and creating broad washes. The width lets you lay down paint efficiently for backgrounds, base coats, and wide strokes.

Real examples: Painting skies, filling backgrounds, base coating large canvases, creating broad shadows, wide washes, varnishing, priming surfaces, sweeping landscape strokes

🔵 Long Handle Round

Shape: Round brush with extended handle
Available sizes: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 20

Best for: Easel painting where you need to stand back from your work. The long handle gives you better perspective and allows for more expressive, gestural strokes.

Real examples: Large canvas painting, standing at an easel, expressive painting styles, gestural work, when you need distance from your canvas, traditional oil/acrylic painting technique

Legend: ✔✔ = Highly recommended | ✔ = Recommended | ≈ = Possible but not optimal
Note: Galeria brushes are designed primarily for acrylics but work well with oils. For watercolour, consider Winsor & Newton's dedicated watercolour brush ranges for best results.

✅ Proper Cleaning Steps

⚠️ Critical Warning

Never submerge the metal ferrule (the metal part holding the bristles) in water for extended periods. This can dissolve the glue holding the bristles, causing them to fall out. Clean only the bristles, keeping water away from the ferrule junction as much as possible.

Why Buy from Hobby Heaven?
• Authorized dealer – genuine Winsor & Newton products guaranteed
• Fresh stock – direct from manufacturer's distribution
• Expert advice – years of experience with artist brushes
• Family business – personal service and attention to detail
• Specialist knowledge – we can help you choose the right brush for your needs

Can I use these for watercolour?

Galeria brushes can be used with watercolour, but they're optimized for acrylics and thicker paints. For watercolour work, Winsor & Newton's dedicated watercolour brushes (like the Cotman series) will give you better results – they hold more water and release it more controllably.

How do Galeria compare to professional series?

Galeria offers excellent performance at a more accessible price point. The professional Artists' series uses different synthetic blends and construction for even finer control and longevity, but Galeria is more than sufficient for most artists, students, and intermediate painters. Many professionals use Galeria for specific techniques or as their everyday workhorse brushes.

Which size should I start with?

For most painters, a good starter set includes: Round sizes 2, 6, and 12 (for details, medium work, and larger areas), Filbert size 8 (for blending), and Short Flat size 12 (for coverage and texture). This gives you versatility for most techniques. Contact us for personalized recommendations based on your specific projects.

Can these be used for miniature painting?

Yes! The smaller Round sizes (00, 0, 1, 2) work well for miniature painting and model work. However, for ultra-fine detail work on very small miniatures, you might eventually want to look at specialist miniature brushes with even finer points.

Do you have the size I need in stock?

Stock varies by size and shape. Check the specific listing or message us before purchasing to confirm availability of particular sizes. We receive regular deliveries from the manufacturer and can often advise on restock dates if something is temporarily out of stock.